Abu dhabi: Alef Education, in collaboration with Microsoft, has successfully delivered a large-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training Program that has upskilled around 25,000 educators across 710 schools in the UAE.
According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative marks one of the country's most extensive educator-focused AI capacity-building efforts, reinforcing the UAE's leadership in advancing AI-enabled education. Running from 11th May to 30th June 2026, the program was designed to strengthen the capabilities of educators in integrating AI into both teaching and administrative environments. The initiative holds further significance as it aligns with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and its broader ambition to position the country as a global leader in AI-driven education and digital transformation.
The training, delivered through Alef Academy platform, was rolled out across UAE through the Ministry of Education, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), and Private Schools.
Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, stated that the collaboration with Microsoft reflects Alef Education's commitment to accelerating AI literacy in education while ensuring teachers are equipped to use emerging technologies responsibly and effectively. Through this AI literacy program, thousands of teachers and school staff across the UAE received practical, accessible training that translates directly into day-to-day teaching impact. Looking ahead, Alef Education remains focused on developing scalable, future-ready solutions that empower educators, enhance learning experiences, and enable more personalised, data-driven education.
Yvonne Chebib, Health and Public Sector Lead at Microsoft UAE, emphasized that AI is creating new opportunities to enhance how people learn, work, and solve problems, but real impact depends on building confidence and capability at scale. Through Microsoft Elevate and the collaboration with Alef Education, educators across the UAE are gaining practical AI skills applicable in the classroom and in day-to-day school operations. This training reflects Microsoft's commitment to broadening access to AI literacy, supporting responsible adoption, and ensuring educators remain at the centre of more personalised, inclusive, and future-ready learning experiences.
Since its inception, Alef Education has remained committed to advancing teacher capacity through comprehensive professional development programs that ensure artificial intelligence complements, rather than replaces, the role of educators. Its Continuous Professional Development (CPD) initiatives are designed to equip teachers with the skills and knowledge needed to meaningfully integrate technology into modern classrooms.